Stewed Pear with Rock Sugar and Chuan Bei川貝燉雪梨
A traditional Cantonese dessert featuring a whole pear stewed until tender with rock sugar and Chuan Bei (Fritillaria cirrhosa), known for its soothing properties for the throat and lungs.
01Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Chinese White Pears
- 10 grams Chuan Bei (Fritillaria cirrhosa)
- 50 grams Rock Sugar
- 500 ml Water
Nutrition (per serving)62kcal
- Protein0.3g
- Carbs15.8g
- Fat0.1g
Fiber 1.8 gSodium 8 mg
02Steps
- Wash and peel the Chinese White Pears. Cut off the top part to create a lid, then carefully scoop out the core and some flesh, creating a cavity.
- Place the Chuan Bei and Rock Sugar into the pear cavities.
- Put the filled pears into a deep bowl, pour Water around them, and cover with the pear lids.
- Steam the pears in a steamer over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and continue to steam until the pears are very tender.
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